Lebanese Candidate Ziad Hayek to Challenge U.S. President Trump’s Choice

World Bank elections are nearing and Lebanon has put forward a candidate that may challenge U.S. President Trump’s Choice David Malpass. In fact, the status-quo in picking the world bank president, which relied on a gentlemen's agreement between the US and its European allies, may not be respected in the upcoming elections following tensions between the Trump administration and European countries. Lebanon's candidate is Ziad Hayek, has previously served as chief executive of Lonbridge Associates…

Areeba’s Campaigns Promoting a #Cashless Culture in #Lebanon

It goes without saying that non-cash payments are on the rise worldwide and I've witnessed that first hand ever since I moved to Montreal back in December. In fact, after enabling Apple Pay and installing most of the loyalty programs on my phone, I didn't even need to carry my wallet around anymore. All you need is your smartphone and a credit card when paying large amounts and that's about it. Back in Lebanon, the…
Beirut

Huge Gaming Event Happening in #Beirut this July

5 years ago
In collaboration with Virgin Radio Lebanon, Mindwhisk events are organizing for the first time in the country, a huge gaming event entitled “Gamers Unite 2019”, which will take place between July 17 and 21 at ...
Critiques

Who’s Behind Employing 4,580 New People in the Public Sector?

5 years ago
We’ve been hearing for few months now about the “illegally” hired new employees in the public sector yet we have no idea who’s behind it. In fact, all parties seem to be denying it and ...
Smart Phone

Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 Review

5 years ago
The Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 has officially hit the Lebanese market and is a major upgrade from last year’s Huawei Y7 Prime 2018. The mid-range phone, which is aimed at today’s youth, combines three key ...
Critiques

Interior Minister Revives Civil Marriage Debate, Bans Convoys

5 years ago
Lebanon’s first female Interior Minister revived the civil marriage debate in the past few days by vowing to open the door “to a serious and deep dialogue on this issue with all religious and other ...
Critiques

Judo Champion Nacif Elias Loses to Avoid Confronting Israeli Athlete at #JudoParis2019

5 years ago
Lebanese Judo Champion was on his way to secure a medal for Lebanon at the #JudoParis 2019 tournament but was forced to lose his game to avoid confronting an Israeli athlete in the semis. Since ...
Lebanon

5th Century Byzantine Village Discovered in Zaarour

5 years ago
The “Al Jawzeh” project has been on since 2012, but it was not until last week that the results of the digs were announced by archaeologists Lina Nacouzi and Dominique Pieri at a conference held ...
Art

Sursock Museum Cites Economic Constraints, to Close Twice Per Week Now

5 years ago
Starting Monday February the 18th, the Sursock museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The sad Facebook announcement came as a result of “economic constraints” it is facing: In the face of increasing economic ...
Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Lifts 15-month old Travel Ban on #Lebanon

5 years ago
The 15-month old travel ban Saudi Arabia imposed on Lebanon in November 2017 following security concerns, has been lifted off following the latest government formation. A flock of Gulf tourists is expected to flood the country ...
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